W. G. Sanders Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbia, South Carolina 29204 · Richland 01
#141 of 248 middle schools in South Carolina
#9829 of 15,369 nationally
About W. G. Sanders Middle
W. G. Sanders Middle is a public middle located in Columbia, in the Richland 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 503 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 40.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 141st of 248 ranked middle schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (96th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 503.
There are 66 schools in Columbia; W. G. Sanders Middle ranks 38th of 65 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)38%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)9.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for W. G. Sanders Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 9.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near W. G. Sanders Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bradley Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students · 1.0 km away
Burton Pack Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students · 1.6 km away
Satchel Ford Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
721 students · 1.8 km away
Brockman Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students · 2.1 km away
W. A. Perry Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
320 students · 2.3 km away
Watkins-Nance Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students · 2.6 km away
A. C. Flora High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,328 students · 2.6 km away
Crayton Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
952 students · 2.9 km away
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy
Columbia · Charter middle · Grades 2–8
216 students · 3.0 km away
Arden Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
216 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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495 students
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513 students
Pelion Middle
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513 students
North Augusta Middle
North Augusta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
492 students
Frances F. Mack Intermediate
Gaston · Public middle · Grades 5–6
515 students
Frequently asked questions
Is W. G. Sanders Middle a good school?
W. G. Sanders Middle has a Success Index (US) of 40.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #141 of 248 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does W. G. Sanders Middle rank in South Carolina?
W. G. Sanders Middle ranks #141 of 248 middle schools in South Carolina and #9829 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend W. G. Sanders Middle?
W. G. Sanders Middle had 503 students in 2025.
Is W. G. Sanders Middle a elementary school or a high school?
W. G. Sanders Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near W. G. Sanders Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of W. G. Sanders Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.